We believe that photography has the power to tell the stories that words alone cannot, and that's why we joined The Conservation Alliance in supporting the protection of Alaska’s D-1 Lands—a staggering 28 million acres of wild lands that serve as the homelands of Alaska Native tribes that are crucial for both wildlife and Indigenous communities.

To truly understand the urgency of protecting these lands, we knew we had to hear directly from those most affected. This led us to the remote village of Igiugig, Alaska—population 69—where we documented the powerful stories of the people and their enduring ties to these landscapes.

Today, we are proud to share these stories with you.

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For 20 years, Flickr has been the go-to destination for photography enthusiasts, offering a platform to showcase and explore every kind of photography. From new beginnings to moments of inspiration, history, and even complete weirdness, our amazing community has captured it all. So come on board, join the celebration, and explore some of the incredible photos on Flickr!

Want to give the photos a closer look? Check them out here!

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In February, eleven cities around the globe were invited to pick up a camera, take a walk, and help Flickr celebrate its 20th birthday. In case you couldn't make it, we captured the highlights. Take a look, get inspired, then pick up a camera and take a walk! We can’t wait to see what you capture

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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey across the American West in this sneak peek of the Mobilizing for Monuments Road Trip Film, launching on April 18.

The film follows The Conservation Alliance, Flickr, Rivian, and Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project on a week-long road trip (November 7-13, 2023) from Colorado to California to share the stories of tribal leaders, conservation non-profits, politicians, and business leaders advocating for the protection of public lands in their backyards. The stories underscore the importance of national monuments for the environment and economy and call for the protection of three million acres of land.

The road trip included five recently designated or proposed national monuments:

-Proposed Dolores River Canyon Country National Monument and National Conservation Area in Colorado

-Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona

-Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada

-Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument in California

-Proposed expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in California

For more information about the film and what you can do to help protect these beautiful landscapes,
visit: www.mobilizingformonuments.com/film.

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Mike Mezeul II is an adrenaline addict. You need to be to pursue the kinds of dangerous, powerful, and beautiful shots he captures as an extreme nature photographer.

Where others see peril, Mike sees opportunity, so we joined him and a hardy crew on the shoulder of Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala. Will one of the world’s most active volcanoes put on a show? Brave the fire and find out. WATCH THE FULL LENGTH FILM ON YOUTUBE.

Tags:   SmugMug Films

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